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One UI 7 support brings revamped app icon to Samsung Kids

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Samsung Kids turns your Galaxy device into a child zone, which offers education and entertainment while keeping your kids safe, and it is expected to add more options with the upcoming One UI 7 update. Now, the Samsung Kids app is receiving a new update, bringing One UI 7 support alongside the new baby face icon.

Before the official unveiling of the One UI 7 beta, we now have a new icon for the Samsung Kids app. The latest icon appears with the latest version (12.6.01.8) of the Samsung Kids app, which was recently introduced on the APKMirror. This other development shows Samsung’s continuing effort to refresh the visual elements of its User Interface.

Alongside new and improved features, the new update brings a new app icon for Samsung Kids shows a new logo with a younger-looking baby character compared to the existing app icon. The revamped app icon has a modern color gradient of Blue and Purple, which makes the app look more fun and appealing.

Samsung regularly adds new features and improvements to the app and service through major or minor software updates to better experience. The company is releasing a new update for Samsung Kids with 12.6.01.8. In addition to the new app icon, this update makes the app more secure and safe for the children to easily learn and play.

The installation package size of this update is 30.84 MB and is available on the Galaxy Store. You can install this update via the Store and download it directly from the link mentioned below.

One UI 7 beta status

At this point, the exact release information for the public beta of the One UI 7 hasn’t been detailed, it was stated that the stable version of One UI 7 will launch with the Galaxy S25 lineup in early 2025.

A recent report suggests that the One UI 7 beta update program might launch next couple of weeks. The Galaxy S24 lineup smartphone will be the first device to get the One UI 7 beta and then the Galaxy S23 lineup.

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Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablet users install January 2026 security update

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Samsung’s latest Fan Edition tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, are happy as they receive the latest January 2026 security update. Notably, the firmware contains the newest safety improvements that will improve the tablet’s current health for a reliable experience.

According to the inputs, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE series tablet with model numbers SM-X520, SM-X526N, SM-X620, and SM-X626N is receiving the latest patch via the One UI versions X520XXS6BZA3, X526NKOS6BZA4, X620XXS6BZA3, and X626NKOS6BZA3, and a software package of 500MB. Though the firmware doesn’t weigh much, we suggest using a stable Wi-Fi connection for installation.

This update doesn’t add any significant new features to the device, aside from the January 2026  security patch. However, you can expect some underlying performance optimizations and fixes for glitches that could have negatively impacted the user experience.

It’s important to note that this update will not harm your personal data. However, it’s always a good idea to back up your data beforehand. Also, the update package will be automatically deleted after the installation is complete.

Samsung’s January 2026 security patch addresses 55 security vulnerabilities. Google helped fix one critical vulnerability and 20 high-risk issues found in Android. Samsung also added 30 additional security fixes specifically for Galaxy phones. These fixes address both critical and medium-level risks.

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Samsung is reportedly working on a camera button for the Galaxy S26 series

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has started emerging in the leaks, and the latest one has shed light on the camera button of the upcoming 2026 flagship. 

As mentioned by Android Authority, a former employee at a Samsung supplier revealed on LinkedIn that they contributed to an initiative developing a new camera button with swipe gesture functionality for the Samsung Galaxy S26.

This report states that Samsung is working on an Apple-style Camera Control button for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. An Apple-style Camera Control button on iPhone models lets you quickly open your iPhone camera and access common camera settings. 

We can now say that the Galaxy S26 series will be the first Samsung phones in years to feature a dedicated camera button. 

For your information, the last Samsung phone with a dedicated camera button was probably the Galaxy K Zoom from 2014, which was essentially an Android-powered digital camera that could also make calls.

On the other hand, Samsung has not yet officially confirmed the Galaxy S26 lineup. However, according to reports, the company may unveil the Galaxy S26 series at a Samsung Unpacked event in February 2026. This upcoming series could be available in early March. Stay tuned for more information.

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Samsung preparing advanced Game Booster+ tools with One UI 8.5

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Samsung is preparing to release its next major software update, One UI 8.5, which is expected to arrive next month with the Galaxy S26 series. Testing of the initial beta builds of this update has already begun, and new information suggests that Samsung is planning a significant upgrade to Game Booster+ in One UI 8.5.

Game Booster+ is the tool that improves gaming performance and controls on Galaxy phones. According to information via Samsung Community, the One UI 8.5 update with Game Booster+ will bring many new features, including Gamepad Touch Mapping, CPU and GPU Settings, Fast-forward Game Intros, and more.

The Gamepad Touch Mapping is one of the biggest additions, which allows you to control even touch-only games with the pad.

Moreover, this upcoming Game Booster+ update will replace the “Turn on Game Booster GPU Settings” with CPU and GPU Settings. Gamers can tweak their CPU and GPU for game-specific performance optimization.

Last but not least, One UI 8.5 also brings the Fast-forward Game Intros videos option in the Game Booster+,  which lets users play much faster, so players can start gaming almost right away. 

Currently, these features are only available on  Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra phones running One UI 8.5. 

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